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Practise CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) CAS-005 across all 4 official exam domains — Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Security Operations, Governance, Risk, and Compliance — with original exam-style questions, full explanations, and wrong-answer analysis. CompTIA exams reward broad practical understanding. Courseiva helps you practise IT support, networking, security and troubleshooting concepts with realistic questions and clear answer explanations.
Ways to study CAS-004
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Key facts for the CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) exam.
Exam cost
$494 USD / ~£390
Duration
165 minutes
Question count
Maximum 90 questions
Passing score
Pass / Fail (no scaled score published)
Validity
3 years
Delivered by
Pearson VUE
Online proctored
Yes — available
Retake policy
No waiting period for first retake; 14 days between subsequent attempts
Question formats
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) CAS-004 is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification aimed at IT professionals who design and lead security solutions rather than manage policy. It covers security architecture, risk management, enterprise integration, research and collaboration, and cryptography at a deep technical level. Unlike management-focused certifications such as CISSP, CASP+ is hands-on and practitioner-oriented, validated through performance-based questions. It is DoD 8570/8140 compliant and is widely recognized in government and defence sectors.
Official prerequisite
None — CompTIA recommends but does not require prior certifications
Recommended experience
10+ years of IT administration including 5+ years of hands-on technical security experience; Security+, CySA+, or equivalent knowledge
Experienced security professionals with at least 10 years in IT and 5 years in security who want to validate advanced architecture and engineering skills
Should you skip this exam?
If you are new to security, start with Security+ or CySA+; if you want a management/governance cert instead, consider CISSP or CISM
Courseiva study tip
CASP+ requires synthesis across domains — do not rely on memorisation alone. Practise scenario-based labs and study cryptographic concepts and enterprise security architecture in depth
UK salary range
£65,000–£95,000
US salary range
$110,000–$160,000
Job roles that cite CAS-004
What certification to take next
The CAS-004 exam costs $494 USD per attempt. This is CompTIA's most expensive exam, reflecting its advanced level.
No — CASP+ is graded Pass/Fail. CompTIA does not publish a numerical passing score for this exam.
CASP+ is considered one of the hardest CompTIA exams. It is designed for senior practitioners with a decade of experience and tests applied judgment, not just recall.
The exam has a maximum of 90 questions, with a generous 165-minute time limit to accommodate complex performance-based items.
CASP+ tests security architecture, risk management, enterprise security integration, research and collaboration, and advanced cryptography. It is practitioner-level, not management-focused.
CASP+ is valid for 3 years. Renewal requires earning 75 CEUs within the 3-year cycle or passing a qualifying exam.
CASP+ is a hands-on, technical practitioner credential, while CISSP is managerial and policy-oriented. CASP+ suits engineers who design security solutions; CISSP suits those who manage and govern security programmes.
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Courseiva Exam Intelligence
Data confidence: BuildingDerived from Courseiva's continuously updated practice dataset: 968 exam-style questions. Updated 2 July 2026.
Question difficulty mix
Average time per question: 92s
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Exam domains
official blueprint domains covered by the bank
968
Questions
exam-style questions in the CAS-004 bank
Practice modes
Choose a mode that matches your current study phase. Use topic practice early on and mock exams closer to your exam date.
All CAS-004 Questions
Browse the full question bank organised by domain and difficulty.
Practice Test
Start a 20-question session with a full explanation after each answer.
Mock Exam
Simulate the real exam with a timed, full-length question set.
Quick 25
A 25-question warm-up — ideal for a short daily study session.
Flashcards
Reinforce key terms, commands, and protocol facts with flashcards.
Domain Practice
Focus exclusively on one exam domain to target your weakest area.
50-Question Set
Mid-length practice set covering all domains.
Exam guide
Start with a short practice session, review each missed answer, then return to the topics that caused mistakes.
CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) CAS-005 spans 4 official exam domains (Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and more). Questions test whether you can apply each objective in a realistic scenario, not just recall a definition.
Related practice questions
Use these internal links to move from the exam guide into focused topic practice pages.
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Practice directory
Every practice set is a unique selection of questions — numbered tests, domain-focused sessions, and topic-specific quizzes.
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Official blueprint
Target weak areas by practising questions from a single domain. Each domain page shows all questions, difficulty breakdown, and a focused practice session.
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Deep-dive questions
The most-searched CAS-004 questions — each with a detailed explanation, worked example, and full answer breakdown.
Learn the concepts
15 book-style chapters cover every CAS-004 objective in plain English. Read the theory here, then test it with practice questions.
Chapter 1
Security Governance and Policy Frameworks
12 min read
Chapter 2
Risk Management and Assessment Methodologies
12 min read
Chapter 3
Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Management
12 min read
Chapter 4
Threat Intelligence and the Cyber Threat Landscape
12 min read
Chapter 5
Vulnerability Management and Patching Strategies
12 min read
Chapter 6
Secure Software Development Lifecycle and Application Security
12 min read
Chapter 7
Identity and Access Management Architecture
12 min read
Chapter 8
Network Security Architecture and Segmentation
12 min read
Free study guide
The Courseiva CAS-004 study guide covers exam format, the official domain blueprint with weights, a structured study plan, and domain-specific tips for each section. Use it alongside practice questions to build both conceptual depth and exam confidence.
Sample questions
Original exam-style questions — not copied from any exam or dump site. Open a question for the full answer breakdown.
Which TWO of the following are key elements of a data classification policy?
Which of the following is a primary purpose of using code signing for application deployment?
A company requires a cryptographic hash function for integrity verification of large files. The solution must be resistant to length extension attacks and provide high performance.…
Which of the following is a primary function of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?
A multinational organization is adopting a zero trust architecture and needs to align its network segmentation with regulatory requirements. The compliance team has identified that…
A company is implementing a hardware security module (HSM) to protect cryptographic keys. The security architect must ensure the solution meets FIPS 140-2 Level 3 requirements. Whi…
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